Episode 4 of 4

Addington Takes Office

When: March 1801
Where: London
Part of: Act of Union 1800 creates the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Henry Addington became Prime Minister in 1801, serving until 1804, succeeding Pitt.

Henry Addington, previously Speaker of the House of Commons, became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1804. He took office following Pitt's resignation. Addington is known for obtaining the Treaty of Amiens in 1802.

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Henry Addington Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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